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News from May 2023

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Pressley Slams Gop Effort to Deny Urgently Needed Student Debt Relief

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement slamming Republicans’ harmful effort to overturn President Biden’s student debt relief, including his debt cancellation plan

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Pressley Affirms Impact & Legality of President’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 24, on the House Floor, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) delivered a powerful speech in support of President Biden’s plan to cancel student debt, which would benefit millions of people across the country

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Whip Clark Joins Local Veterans, Seniors, and Educators to Condemn GOP-manufactured Default Crisis

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 26, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was joined by local veterans, seniors, educators, and city officials to speak out against the impossible choice that extremist Republicans are presenting to the American people: devastating cuts or a devastating default

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Pressley, Waters Urge Hud to Prohibit Use of Racially Biased Surveillance Technology in Federally Assisted Housing

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 26, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, urging the agency to put an end to the use of biometric technology, such as facial recognition, in federally assisted housing for the purposes of surveilling residents.

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Pressley, Waters Urge Hud to Prohibit Use of Racially Biased Surveillance Technology in Federally Assisted Housing

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

People of Color More Likely to be Inaccurately Identified, Wrongfully Penalized

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The Mary Eliza Project: Ward 18 Voter Records Now Available

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

In Boston's Ward 4, over 1900 women registered to vote in 1920.

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During AAPI Heritage Month, Pressley Unveils Bill to Name Post Office in Honor of Local AAPI Activist

By Bean Town Times Report | May 31, 2023

Caroline Chang Was an Activist and Leader in Boston’s Chinatown Community

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"This Bloodshed is a Choice": Whip Clark Condemns Gop Inaction on Uvalde Anniversary

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 24, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to mark the first anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, mourn the thousands of Americans shot and killed in the year since, and demand that Republicans join Democrats to save lives from gun violence

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"Put the American People First": Whip Clark Slams Gop-manufactured Default Crisis

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 23, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined fellow House Democrats, veterans, families, and local lawmakers to speak out against the MAGA Republican default crisis at a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol. Below are her remarks

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"It Only Takes 5 Patriots": Whip Clark Calls on Republicans to Sign Discharge Petition

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 24, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor, denouncing the GOP-manufactured default crisis and urging House Republicans to join 213 Democrats in signing a discharge petition

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Pressley Blasts Gop for Holding Economy Hostage, Threatening Default on National Debt

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

In an impassioned speech on the House floor, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) blasted Republicans for holding the economy hostage and threatening a default on our national debt as they try to rip away healthcare and life-saving assistance for the most vulnerable people.

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Pressley Blasts Gop for Holding Economy Hostage, Threatening Default on National Debt

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

“My colleagues across the aisle say that they care about seniors, veterans, children, and families, but in the words of James Baldwin, ‘I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.’”

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Pressley, Watson Coleman, Mcclellan Unveil Bill to Support Servicemembers With Traction Alopecia

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 23, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), and 21 cosponsors introduced the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act of 2023

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City Council Supports Recreational Equipment Inc. Workers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 28, 2023

The Council adopted a resolution in support of Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Workers.

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Bean Town Times area weekly mass times

By Bean Town Times | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the Bean Town Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City Council Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month

By Bean Town Times Report | May 27, 2023

Jewish American Heritage Month was first established in 2006 by President George W. Bush to recognize 350 years of Jewish contributions to American culture.

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City Council Honors Health Care and Home Care Workers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 27, 2023

The Council was joined by health care and home care worker members of 1199SEIU during this week’s Council meeting for a resolution honoring the union.

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Ahead of Graduation, Pressley, Warren Urge Failed Bay State College to Do Everything Possible to Help Students and Student Loan Borrowers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 26, 2023

Ahead of the graduation ceremony for Bay State College’s final graduating class, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to Kevin Derrivan, Interim President of Bay State College, and Dr. Jin Huang, CEO of Ambow Education, expressing concern over the imminent closure of the college and laying out several steps the school must take to protect students

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City Council Recognizes Boston Emergency Medical Services Week

By Bean Town Times Report | May 26, 2023

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the contributions of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and recognized Boston Emergency Medical Services Week.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending May 20?

By Bean Town Times | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.